Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society

12/11/2025

This season, we’re honored to highlight Dr. Ephraim Church, a true leader in the field of cerebrovascular neurosurgery. With dual degrees in psychology and music composition from Northwestern, and a medical doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Church brings a rare blend of scientific precision and creative insight to his practice.

Currently an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Neurology, and Radiology at Penn State Health, Dr. Church directs the Cerebral Revascularization Program and oversees the Cerebrovascular Microsurgery Fellowship. He is also a Fellow of both the AANS and ACS, and recognized for his focused practice in neuroendovascular surgery.

His clinical and research passions include cerebral bypass, moyamoya disease, aneurysm treatment, neurosurgical registry science, and medical ethics. His work is backed by ongoing grant-funded research and more than 50 publications with 2,000+ citations.

With advanced training from Stanford, Harvard, Oxford, and even a neurosurgery registrar year in Australia, Dr. Church exemplifies a global, multidisciplinary approach to care and scholarship. 🙌

We’re proud to recognize Dr. Church for his outstanding contributions to neurosurgery, research, and patient-centered ethics.

31/10/2025

The Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society (PNS) is proud to launch Minds Behind the Mission — a new series celebrating the dedicated members who embody our mission to advance patient-centered neurosurgical care across the Commonwealth.

Each feature will spotlight one of our members whose work, leadership, and commitment to collaboration reflect the heart of PNS: promoting innovation, education, and excellence in neurosurgeon-led care.

Stay tuned as we highlight the people driving our mission forward — one patient, one team, and one breakthrough at a time. 💙🧠

21/10/2025

We’re already gearing up for something big! 🧠✨
Planning has begun for the 112th PNS Annual Scientific Meeting, and we can’t wait to share what’s ahead.

📣 Know someone who should be there? Tag them or share this post to spread the word!

https://www.paneurosurgicalsociety.org/

31/07/2025

🎉 Congratulations to our 2025 Abstract Award Winners! 🎉
A huge thank you to all of our incredible presenters who made this year unforgettable.

🏅 1st Place: Nassim Stegmat
🥈 2nd Place: Emily Xu
🥉 3rd Place: David Liu

Your work continues to push boundaries and inspire the future of research. We can’t wait to see what 2026 brings!

18/07/2025

Please join us in recognizing Dr. Ray Truex for an incredible achievement — attending the PNS Meeting for 50 Years! 🙌

Dr. Truex holds the distinction of being the longest-standing attendee in PNS history. His unwavering dedication, mentorship, and passion for our organization have left an indelible mark on our community.

Thank you, Dr. Truex, for 50 years of commitment, insight, and inspiration. 🧠✨

16/07/2025

Don't miss the 2025 PNS Annual Scientific Meeting! Online registration open til midnight TONIGHT, (onsite registration will be available).
Join us for an unforgettable experience featuring:

🎉 A lively Welcome Reception
🎶 Live music from the David Cullen Jazz Trio
📚 Insightful General Sessions
🧠 Cutting-edge discoveries in our Exhibit Halls

https://www.paneurosurgicalsociety.org/2025-annual-scientific-meeting

15/07/2025

✨ Throwback to last year’s incredible abstract winners at PNS! 🙌

Emily Xu, Susanna Davis Howard, Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar

As we gear up for this year’s presentations, we’re wishing the best of luck to all 2025 presenters— We can’t wait to see the innovation you bring to the stage.

Registration Open til Wed at Midnight:
https://pns.joynconference.com/v2/?conf_id=10271

14/07/2023

Welcome to the 109th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society ! Follow us on Twitter for live tweeting of the meeting, new science, and hot debates.

24/04/2023

Abstract submission is open for the 109th PNS Annual Scientific Meeting!

Submit an abstract now by clicking the link below.

The abstract submission portal is not affiliated with your PNS membership login. You will need to create an account for the abstract portal. This is also separate from the Annual Scientific Meeting attendee registration. Please remember your login and password.